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Gilbie Family History

Gilbie Surname Meaning

see Gilbey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilbie family from?

You can see how Gilbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilbie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gilbie family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gilbie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gilbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Gilbie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Gilbie. For the veterans among your Gilbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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